Overview
Cooper Creek WWTP serves Branson, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 21,720 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
Cooper Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Branson, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a population of about 21,720 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US facilities. It is situated in Taney County, near the popular tourist destination of Branson in the Ozarks region. As a US-based plant, Cooper Creek WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For a facility serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. Regulatory standards ensure baseline treatment performance. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the White River system. The White River flows south through Arkansas and into the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment includes Lake Taneycomo, a popular recreational reservoir, and the White River supports diverse aquatic life including trout fisheries.
Environmental context
Cooper Creek WWTP discharges into the White River watershed, which flows through the Ozark Plateau region. The White River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico. Downstream water bodies include Lake Taneycomo, a cold-water reservoir that supports a renowned trout fishery. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its karst geology, which can facilitate rapid groundwater transport of pollutants. Nutrient loading from wastewater discharges is a concern in the Mississippi River Basin, contributing to the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone.
Frequently asked questions
Cooper Creek WWTP is located in Branson, Missouri, United States, in Taney County. The address is Dandy Way, Branson, MO 65616.
The plant serves approximately 21,720 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the White River system. The White River flows through Arkansas and into the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Cooper Creek WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Permits are issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, setting limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a population of approximately 21,720, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. If the receiving water body is sensitive, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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